Gainesville woman sues Ga. GOP, alleging workplace discrimination
By The Associated Press
Posted 5:07PM on Wednesday 9th July 2014 ( 9 years ago )
ATLANTA (AP) -- The former executive assistant to the chairman of the Georgia Republican Party has filed a federal lawsuit claiming race discrimination.<br />
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Qiana Keith of Gainesville filed the lawsuit against the Georgia GOP on Tuesday, saying she was subjected to racial slurs and discrimination from co-workers because she is black. She said she was fired March 31 after complaining to her boss. She seeks unspecified damages and attorney fees as well as job reinstatement.<br />
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The Georgia GOP's lawyer, Anne Lewis, said in a statement Wednesday that Keith was terminated for "consistently poor job performance" and that an internal investigation found no merit to her claims.<br />
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The lawsuit was filed under the federal Civil Rights Act. In the lawsuit, Keith describes herself as a supporter of the Republican Party and an active volunteer.
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